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SUMMARY:WAVE Foxwoods Day Party
DESCRIPTION:WAVE Foxwoods Day Party at Foxwoods Resort Casino every Sunday throughout July and August\, transforming the Fox Tower Pool into one of New England’s premier summer pool party destinations. Combining nationally recognized DJs\, themed parties\, luxury cabanas\, bottle service\, and resort-style amenities\, WAVE delivers an upscale daytime experience for guests looking to celebrate summer. \nEach Sunday features a different musical guest or themed event\, from Independence Day celebrations and throwback parties to TikTok-inspired festivals and the season-ending Candyland celebration. Guests can enjoy live DJs\, swimming\, cocktails\, food\, VIP seating\, and premium poolside experiences in a lively outdoor setting. \nWhether you’re planning a birthday\, bachelor or bachelorette party\, weekend getaway\, or simply looking for a Sunday afternoon with friends\, WAVE offers multiple ticket options ranging from general admission to luxury cabanas with bottle service and dedicated hosts. \n\nEvent Dates\nEvery Sunday\nJuly 5 – August 30\n12:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nWeather permitting \n\n2026 Lineup\nSunday\, July 5\nRed\, White & Blue Party \n\nMusic by SICKICK\n\n\nSunday\, July 12\n\nDJ Donny D\n\n\nSunday\, July 19\n\nDJ Encore\n\n\nSunday\, July 26\n90s vs. 2000s \n\nMusic by DJ Jazzy Jeff\n\n\nSunday\, August 2\n\nDJ Axis Pro\n\n\nSunday\, August 9\nSummer-ween \n\nMusic by DJ Mastermind\n\n\nSunday\, August 16\n\nDJ VICE\n\n\nSunday\, August 23\nFor You Fest\nTurn the pool into a TikTok-inspired party. \n\nMusic by DJ Tommy Carlucci\n\n\nSunday\, August 30\nCandyland\nCelebrate the final WAVE party of the summer. \n\nMusic by DJ Jay Spring\n\n\nLocation\nFox Tower Pool\nFoxwoods Resort Casino \nLocated behind the Fox Tower Hotel. \nBest Parking\n\nFox Tower Garage\nFox Tower Hotel Valet (hotel guests)\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\nEvent Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nLast Entry: 4:15 PM\nLast Call: 4:30 PM\nRestrooms Close: 4:45 PM\n\n\nVIP Experiences\nCabanas\nPerfect for birthdays\, bachelor and bachelorette parties\, and groups. \nIncludes: \n\nAdmission for up to 10 guests\nPrivate luxury cabana\nTwo bottles\n\nOne premium bottle of spirits (up to $350 value)\nOne bottle of Luc Belaire Champagne\n\n\nDedicated server\nNon-alcoholic mixers\nWAVE tote bag filled with pool party essentials\n\n\nDaybeds\nIdeal for groups of up to five guests. \nIncludes: \n\nEvent admission\nReserved luxury daybed\nOne premium bottle of spirits (up to $350 value)\nDedicated server\nNon-alcoholic mixers\n\n\nPremium Chaise Loungers\n\nReserved seating for two\nLocated around the pool perimeter\n\n\nNest Chairs\nIncludes: \n\nReserved Nest Chair\nAdmission for one guest\nReserved for the duration of the event\n\nOnly six Nest Chairs are available each Sunday. \n\nFood & Drinks\nFood\nFood is available for purchase throughout the event. \nProvided by: \n\nJunior’s Restaurant\n\nDrinks\nTwo full-service bars are available. \n\nDress Code\nBeach club attire or resort wear. \nGuests planning to swim should bring appropriate swimwear. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nIs WAVE open to hotel guests?\nNo. \nWAVE is a private ticketed event. Hotel guests must purchase admission or reserve a VIP section. \n\nIs WAVE 21+?\nYes. \nAll guests must be at least 21 years old. \nAccepted identification includes: \n\nState-issued photo ID\nPassport\nUnited States Military ID\n\nExpired IDs are not accepted. \n\nCan I leave and return later?\nNo. \nRe-entry is not permitted. \nLeaving the venue early will result in your wristband being removed. \n\nIs food available?\nYes. \nFood is available for purchase from Junior’s Restaurant. \n\nAre drinks available?\nYes. \nTwo full-service bars operate throughout the event. \n\nCan I bring a bag?\nYes. \nBag Policy: \n\nMaximum size: 6″ x 20″ x 14″\nAll bags are searched upon entry\nShopping bags and luggage are prohibited\n\n\nIs the venue ADA accessible?\nYes. \nThe Fox Tower Pool area is ADA accessible. \n\nAre restrooms available?\nYes. \nRestrooms are located inside the pool area. \nThey close at 4:45 PM. \n\nWhere do I buy tickets?\nGeneral Admission\n\nTicketmaster\n\nVIP Experiences\n\nSevenRooms\n\nBoth ticket options are available through the Foxwoods WAVE webpage. \n\nEvent Rules\nEntry\n\nVIP guests have a dedicated VIP entrance.\nLast entry is 4:15 PM.\nAll guests and belongings are subject to search.\n\nPool Rules\n\nNo diving.\nNo jumping into the pool.\nNo roughhousing.\n\nAlcohol\n\nNo outside alcohol.\nNo outside beverages.\nNo outside food.\nAlcohol purchased inside the venue may not leave the pool area.\n\nVIP Sections\nOnly guests with the appropriate wristbands may enter: \n\nCabanas\nDaybeds\nPremium Chaise Loungers\nNest Chairs\n\nConduct\nGuests may be removed without refund for: \n\nIntoxication\nDrug use\nDisrespectful behavior\nEntering employee-only areas\nGoing on stage\nViolating event rules\n\nFoxwoods maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding guest conduct. \n\nRental Policies\nDaybeds & Cabanas\n\nFull payment required at booking.\nReservations are held until 2:00 PM.\nArrivals after 2:00 PM may forfeit the reservation.\nCancellations must be made by 11:00 AM the day before.\nLate cancellations are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.\nRental pricing and artist lineup are subject to change.\nWeather may affect outdoor operations.\n\n\nImportant Information\n\nEvent is weather permitting.\nCelebrity appearance events may be relocated indoors to Centrale Fox Tower due to weather.\nNo refunds are issued for weather-related venue relocations.\n\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/wave-foxwoods-day-party/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Fox Tower Pool\, 240 Fox Tower Dr\, Mashantucket\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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SUMMARY:Denison Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Denison Farmers Market returns for its 22nd season on Sunday\, June 7\, bringing fresh Connecticut-grown products and a vibrant community atmosphere to Mystic. The popular weekly market showcases local farmers\, food producers\, and artisans\, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to shop directly from the people who grow and make the products they bring to market. \nThroughout the season\, shoppers can browse a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables\, along with locally produced foods and specialty items sourced from across Connecticut. The market has become a seasonal tradition for many families\, providing access to high-quality local products while supporting regional agriculture and small businesses. The 2026 season runs every Sunday from June 7 through October 25. \nWhether you’re stocking up on fresh produce\, discovering new local products\, or simply enjoying a Sunday afternoon in Mystic\, the Denison Farmers Market offers something for everyone. It’s an ideal destination for food lovers\, home cooks\, and anyone who appreciates supporting local farms and producers. \nEvent Details \nEvent: Denison Farmers Market 2026 \nDates: Every Sunday\, June 7 – October 25\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center \nTown: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Free \nMarket Highlights \n\nConnecticut-grown fruits and vegetables\nLocal farmers and food producers\nFresh baked goods and specialty foods\nArtisan and handcrafted products\nSeasonal offerings throughout the summer and fall\nFamily-friendly community atmosphere\n\nWhy Attend \n\nShop directly from local farmers and makers\nSupport Connecticut agriculture and small businesses\nFind fresh\, seasonal ingredients\nDiscover unique local foods and artisan goods\nEnjoy a relaxing Sunday morning in Mystic\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/denison-farmers-market/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Denison Homestead Musuem\, 120 Pequotsepos Rd\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Denison Homestead Museum
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SUMMARY:Teen Café: Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:Teen Café: Summer Edition offers teens a welcoming place to relax\, recharge\, and connect with friends during the summer. Held daily in the Teen Space\, the casual drop-in program provides a comfortable environment where teens can enjoy refreshments\, conversation\, and a break from the summer heat. \nWhether stopping by for lunch\, a quick snack\, or simply to spend time with friends\, Teen Café creates a laid-back atmosphere designed just for teens. With friendly conversations and a dedicated gathering space\, it’s an easy way to meet new people\, catch up with familiar faces\, or unwind between summer activities. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Teen Café: Summer Edition\nSchedule: Daily\nDate Featured: Thursday\, July 9\, 2026\nTime: Noon-2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Teen Space\n\nWhat’s Included\nTeens can enjoy: \n\nCold drinks\nLight lunch\nTasty snacks\nFriendly conversation\nA welcoming space to relax and socialize\n\nWho Can Attend\nTeen Café is designed for teens looking for a fun\, informal place to spend part of their summer day. \n  \nContact:\n\nLynn Dougan401 596-2877 x301 \n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/teen-cafe-summer-edition/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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SUMMARY:Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour offers a relaxing\, all-inclusive way to explore the Connecticut Wine Trail without worrying about driving\, reservations\, or planning the day’s itinerary. Operating Thursday through Sunday during the summer\, Friday through Sunday in the fall\, and Saturday through Sunday during the winter\, the guided experience departs from Mystic and visits three carefully selected vineyards across southeastern Connecticut. \nGuests travel in a comfortable 15-passenger van to scenic wineries in communities including Stonington\, North Stonington\, Preston\, and Ledyard. Each stop allows about an hour to enjoy the vineyard\, sample local wines or other beverages\, and take in Connecticut’s picturesque wine country. Every tour includes lunch from Sift Bake Shop\, one beverage at each winery\, bottled water\, and snacks\, creating a stress-free day designed for both visitors and local wine enthusiasts. \nBecause winery availability changes throughout the season\, destinations vary from tour to tour\, giving returning guests the opportunity to experience different vineyards throughout the year. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique day trip\, Middle of the Vines handles the transportation and planning so guests can relax and enjoy the journey. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour\nSchedule:\n\nSummer: Thursday-Sunday\nFall: Friday-Sunday\nWinter: Saturday-Sunday\n\n\nTour Length: Approximately 5 hours\nDeparture: Mystic\, CT\nTransportation: Included**\nAge Requirement: 21+\nMeetup at Sift Bake Shop Mystic (see Venue at the bottom of the page)\n\nTour Highlights\nEach tour includes: \n\nGuided transportation aboard a 15-passenger van\nVisits to three Connecticut vineyards\nApproximately one hour at each winery\nScenic drives through southeastern Connecticut wine country\n\nTours may visit wineries in: \n\nStonington\nNorth Stonington\nPreston\nLedyard\n\nDestinations vary based on vineyard availability. \nWhat’s Included\nEvery ticket includes: \n\nRound-trip transportation\nVisits to three vineyards\nLunch from Sift Bake Shop\nOne beverage at each winery (wine\, beer\, cider\, or another available option)\nBottled water\nSnacks\n\nA Zero Proof ticket is also available for guests who prefer non-alcoholic beverages. \nReservations\nAdvance reservations are required. \nBecause lunch is prepared fresh by Sift Bake Shop\, bookings close at 6:00 p.m. the day before each tour. \nThe online booking system displays real-time availability\, allowing guests to see how many seats remain on each tour. \nTickets\nTickets are $165 per person. \nTo check availability and reserve your seat\, click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n** You must provide your own transportation home. Have a designated driver or use Uber/Lyft. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/middle-of-the-vines-vineyard-tour/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Sift Bake Shop Mystic\, 5 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sift Bake Shop Mystic
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SUMMARY:Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut\, tracing how fabrics\, fashion\, and craftsmanship have shaped the region from the precolonial era through the present day. On view from June 26 through October 11\, 2026\, the exhibition brings together historic artifacts and contemporary works to examine how textiles reflect labor\, immigration\, cultural identity\, and changing ideas of luxury. \nInspired by southeastern Connecticut’s once-thriving velvet industry\, the exhibition features a collaboration between Mystic Museum of Art\, Historic Stonington\, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, Mystic Seaport Museum\, and the Connecticut Region of the Studio Art Quilt Associates. Visitors will encounter an extensive collection of beadwork\, embroidery\, quilts\, velvet\, fashion\, and textile art drawn from partner institutions and the museum’s own collection. \nThe exhibition also highlights contemporary fashion designers with Connecticut connections\, including Xarea Lockhart\, Toriana Sauro\, Christian Siriano\, and Peter Som. Their work connects the region’s textile heritage with modern fashion\, demonstrating how clothing and material culture continue to influence art\, identity\, and design. Throughout the exhibition\, the museum will present lectures\, artist conversations\, and hands-on workshops that further explore these themes. \nExhibition Details\n\nExhibition: Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways\nVenue: Mystic Museum of Art\nDates: June 26-October 11\, 2026\nLocation: Mystic\, CT\n\nExhibition Highlights\nVisitors will experience: \n\ns\nWorks from Mystic Museum of Art’s permanent collection\nLoans from regional museums and organizations\n\nFeatured Partners\nThe exhibition includes contributions from: \n\nHistoric Stonington\nMashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\nMystic Seaport Museum\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Connecticut Region\n\nFeatured Designers\nThe exhibition showcases work by designers with Connecticut ties\, including: \n\nXarea Lockhart\nToriana Sauro\nChristian Siriano\nPeter Som\n\nAdmission\n\nGeneral Admission: $12\nNew London County residents: $10\nSeniors (65+): $10\nStudents with valid ID: $10\nFree:\n\nMystic Museum of Art members\nYouth ages 17 and under\nMilitary personnel and veterans\n\n\n\nExhibition Programs\nPublic programs are held on select Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. \nTuesday\, July 7\nMystic Mudlarking: The River and the Rossie Velvet Mill \n\nGuest speaker: Mary Hendrickson\n\nTuesday\, July 21\nImmigration and Industry \n\nGuest speaker: Chelsea Mitchell\, Library Director & Collections Manager\, Historic Stonington\n\nTuesday\, September 1\nConversation with Alana Ryder and Emerging Designers \nFeaturing: \n\nAlana Ryder\nXarea Lockhart\nToriana Sauro\n\nWorkshops\nAll workshops take place in KTJ Studios. \nSaturday\, September 19\nFrom Textile to Art: Felt Collage Workshop \nSaturday\, September 26\nIntroduction to Sewing Workshop \n\nFeatured designer: Toriana Sauro\n\nSaturday\, October 10\nRelief Printing on Silk Scarf Workshop \nWhy Visit\nLuxe CT examines how textiles have connected communities across centuries while reflecting the region’s history of manufacturing\, immigration\, craftsmanship\, and artistic innovation. By pairing historical artifacts with contemporary fashion and fiber art\, the exhibition offers visitors a deeper understanding of southeastern Connecticut’s cultural heritage and its continuing influence on today’s artists and designers. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/luxe-ct-velvet-mills-to-modern-runways-at-mystic-museum-of-art/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Museum of Art
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Pickle Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve got even a mild appreciation for pickles… this is where it goes full tilt. The Connecticut Pickle Festival leans all the way in\, turning a simple snack into a full-day experience that’s brinier\, crunchier\, and somehow bigger than you expect. Wander through the Pickle Patch and sample your way across flavors from all over the country… yes\, unlimited. If it’s pickled\, brined\, or packed with that bold dill kick\, it’s here. And somewhere in the middle of it all\, Pickle Pablo is making the rounds… dancing\, posing for photos\, and keeping the whole thing just a little unhinged in the best way while people sip pickle martinis and take the occasional pickle shot. \nThen there’s the food… and this is where things get a little ridiculous. Fried pickles? Of course. But also pickle pizza\, pickle fries\, pickle-topped ice cream\, pickle quesadillas\, and even pickle shaved ice. It’s that kind of lineup where you stop questioning it and just go with it. Mix in some classic carnival food and sweet treats\, and you’ve got options for whatever direction your appetite decides to go. All day\, live music keeps things moving with a mix of country\, pop\, and rock\, and when you’re not eating\, you’ll probably find yourself watching… or accidentally signing up for… the Pickle Eating Contest or the always chaotic Pickle Juice Challenge. \nAnd this year adds something new to the mix… the Pickle Hoedown. Think boots\, country beats\, line dancing\, and a crowd that’s fully committed to the bit\, with Pickle Pablo right in the middle of it. It’s loud\, it’s a little absurd\, and it works. For the 21+ crowd\, there’s a full lineup of pickle-inspired cocktails alongside your usual favorites\, so you can lean in as much or as little as you want. Show up hungry\, show up curious\, and just go with it… because this is one of those events that doesn’t really make sense until you’re there.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/connecticut-pickle-festival-3/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas at the Jealous Monk
DESCRIPTION:Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas at The Jealous Monk turns Sunday mornings into a relaxed social gathering with brunch\, cocktails\, and a lively atmosphere at The Jealous Monk. Running Sundays from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, the weekly brunch combines casual dining with bottomless mimosas\, creating the kind of laid-back weekend stop that naturally pulls in groups of friends\, couples\, and visitors exploring Mystic for the day. \nThe focus is simple: good food\, drinks\, and atmosphere without overcomplicating the experience. Guests can settle in for a slower-paced Sunday morning while enjoying brunch favorites alongside continuous mimosa pours that keep the energy light and social. Located in the heart of Olde Mistick Village\, the setting also makes it easy to turn brunch into part of a larger weekend outing filled with shopping\, walking\, and shoreline exploring. \nWhat makes brunch at The Jealous Monk stand out is the balance between comfort and energy. It feels active without becoming chaotic\, offering enough buzz to make the room lively while still giving people space to relax and catch up over drinks and food. For locals looking for a standing Sunday tradition or visitors searching for an easy brunch stop in Mystic\, the event delivers exactly what most people want from a weekend brunch: good company\, good drinks\, and no rush to leave.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brunch-with-bottomless-mimosas-at-the-jealous-monk/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Jealous Monk\, 27 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jealous Monk
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SUMMARY:Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day!
DESCRIPTION:Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day! returns Sundays throughout the summer from June 21 through September 20 at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic\, giving residents from Mystic\, Stonington\, Groton\, and Ledyard discounted access to one of SE Connecticut’s most popular outdoor adventure attractions. The seasonal promotion was created specifically to encourage local families and residents to enjoy the aerial adventure park during the busy summer tourism season while making new summer memories close to home. \nGuests who live in Mystic (06355)\, Stonington (06378)\, Groton (06340)\, or Ledyard (06339) can use promo code BRNeighbor25 to receive $10 off Main Park tickets for up to four people. Valid ID is required for verification. The park’s aerial obstacle courses\, climbing elements\, rope bridges\, and zipline-style experiences have become a major summer attraction in the Mystic area\, offering a mix of outdoor recreation\, physical activity\, and family-friendly adventure surrounded by wooded scenery. \nTree Trails Adventures Locals Day! adds a community-focused layer to the park’s summer programming by reserving space and discounts specifically for nearby residents during one of the busiest times of year along the shoreline. Whether visiting with family\, friends\, or returning for repeat visits throughout the season\, the promotion offers local residents a chance to experience the adventure park at a reduced price while staying active outdoors during the summer months. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/tree-trails-adventures-locals-day/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:TreeTrails Adventures\, 715 Noank Ledyard Road\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:TreeTrails Adventures
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SUMMARY:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
DESCRIPTION:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round begins its regular summer season on June 13\, welcoming families back to one of the most beloved and historic attractions along the Rhode Island shoreline. Located in the heart of Watch Hill\, the carousel has long been woven into the rhythm of summer in the seaside village\, with generations of visitors making a ride part of their annual trips to the coast. As shops\, beaches\, and restaurants fill with early summer crowds\, the opening of the Merry-Go-Round marks another sign that the season is fully underway in SW Rhode Island. \nBelieved to have been built in 1867 by Andrew Christian and the Charles W.F. Dare Co. of New York City\, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round is widely considered the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States. Local legend says a traveling carnival brought the carousel to Watch Hill in 1883 before abandoning it\, allowing the ride to become a permanent part of the village itself. Over the decades\, the carousel survived major storms\, including the devastating Hurricane of 1938\, while remaining one of the area’s most enduring landmarks. \nToday\, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round continues to deliver the same nostalgic charm that has drawn families to it for generations. The hand-carved horses\, historic structure\, and coastal surroundings create an experience that feels timeless against the backdrop of Watch Hill’s beaches and waterfront streets. For many visitors\, a ride on the carousel remains one of the defining traditions of summer along the Rhode Island coast. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/watch-hill-merry-go-round-2/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round\, 151-153 Bay St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
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SUMMARY:Affinity: A Tribute to Journey at the Charlestown Rathskeller
DESCRIPTION:Affinity: A Tribute to Journey at the Charlestown Rathskeller brings three hours of arena-rock favorites to the Rathskeller’s outdoor Down Back stage on Saturday\, August 22. \nThe show runs from 8 to 11 p.m.\, with advance tickets priced at $10 plus fees and admission at the door priced at $15. Guests can come early for dinner and drinks before heading outside for a night built around the soaring vocals\, guitar solos and power ballads that made Journey one of the defining rock bands of the late 1970s and 1980s. \nA Night of Journey Classics\nAffinity is a tribute band dedicated to recreating the sound and energy of Journey\, with a show centered on the band’s biggest stadium hits and ballads. \nJourney’s catalog gives the group plenty to work with. Fans can expect a night drawing from the era that produced songs such as “Separate Ways\,” “Any Way You Want It\,” “Open Arms\,” “Faithfully” and\, of course\, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” \nAffinity’s approach focuses on the familiar melodies\, big choruses and guitar-driven sound that helped turn Journey into an arena-rock powerhouse and continue to make its songs staples of classic-rock radio. \nFor longtime fans\, it’s a chance to hear that music live again. For everyone else\, it’s hard to imagine getting through three hours of Journey without eventually singing along. \nAn Outdoor Concert in the Woods\nThe setting is a significant part of this particular show. \nThe Charlestown Rathskeller has been tucked into the woods along Old Coach Road since 1933\, beginning life during the speakeasy era before evolving into a restaurant\, tavern and entertainment destination. \nBehind the restaurant is Down Back\, the Rathskeller’s seasonal outdoor entertainment area. The park-like grounds include a concert stage\, outdoor bars\, patio seating\, a large fire pit and lawn games including bocce and cornhole. \nLive music takes over the space throughout the warmer months\, with a schedule mixing regional bands\, touring performers and tribute acts. \nIt creates a much different atmosphere from seeing a Journey tribute inside a traditional theater. Trees surround the grounds\, people can grab something to eat or drink\, and the evening feels closer to a big backyard concert than an arena show. \nCome Early for Dinner\nThe Rathskeller operates as a full restaurant in addition to hosting live entertainment\, making dinner before the concert an easy addition to the evening. \nThe menu leans toward hearty tavern food\, including burgers and sandwiches\, steaks\, seafood and shareable appetizers. Guests can arrive well before Affinity takes the stage\, eat inside or enjoy the outdoor setting\, then stay for the concert. \nWith the show scheduled for three hours\, arriving early also gives guests time to settle in before the music starts rather than trying to find their place as the band takes the stage. \nWhat to Know About Down Back\nConcert seating at Down Back is festival-style and first-come\, first-served. Purchasing admission gets you into the performance but does not reserve a particular table or seat. \nGuests hoping to find a comfortable spot for the evening should consider arriving early\, particularly for a Saturday night tribute show. \nThe Rathskeller presents a combination of free and ticketed concerts throughout its outdoor season. Affinity is one of its ticketed Saturday-night performances\, with the lower advance price offering an incentive to make plans before arriving at the door. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Affinity: A Tribute to Journey\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 8–11 p.m.\nAdvance Tickets: $10 plus fees\nAt the Door: $15\nLocation: The Charlestown Rathskeller – Down Back\nAddress: 489A Old Coach Road\, Charlestown\, RI 02813 \nTickets are non-refundable. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, and admission does not reserve a table or specific seat. \nMore information is available at the Event Website listed below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/affinity-a-tribute-to-journey-at-the-charlestown-rathskeller/
LOCATION:Rathskeller\, 489A Old Coach Rd\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rathskeller
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SUMMARY:T.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse
DESCRIPTION:T.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse brings the comedian\, actor and voice performer to Mohegan Sun for three nights of unpredictable stand-up Thursday through Saturday\, August 20–22. \nMiller is scheduled for an 8 p.m. preview performance Thursday\, an 8 p.m. show Friday and two Saturday performances at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets currently range from $25 to $65. \nKnown for an intentionally loose\, improvisational style that can send a performance in unexpected directions\, Miller arrives with a résumé that stretches from stand-up comedy to some of the biggest television and movie comedies of the past two decades. \nFrom Silicon Valley to Deadpool\nMiller became particularly recognizable to television audiences as Erlich Bachman on HBO’s Silicon Valley\, a performance that earned him a Critics’ Choice Television Award. \nMovie audiences know him as Weasel opposite Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool and Deadpool 2\, while his other screen appearances include Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. \nHis distinctive voice has also turned up in several major animated films. Miller voiced Fred in Disney’s Big Hero 6\, Tuffnut in the How to Train Your Dragon films and Gene in The Emoji Movie. \nStand-up\, however\, remains a major part of Miller’s career. His specials include HBO’s Meticulously Ridiculous\, Comedy Central’s No Real Reason and the more recent Dear Jonah. \nRather than delivering a tightly identical performance from city to city\, Miller incorporates improvisation and absurdist storytelling into his shows\, making spontaneity part of the appeal. \nFour Shows Over Three Nights\nComix Roadhouse has scheduled four opportunities to see Miller during his Mohegan Sun visit. \nThursday\, Aug. 20: 8 p.m.\nFriday\, Aug. 21: 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. \nThursday is designated as a preview show with special pricing\, providing a lower-cost way to catch the headliner before the weekend performances. \nThe comedy club also offers assistive listening devices through its front desk. \nMake a Night of It at Comix Roadhouse\nOne reason this event is worth presenting as more than a single comedy performance is the unusual setup at \nLocated inside Mohegan Sun\, Comix combines a dedicated comedy club with a separate Roadhouse restaurant\, bar and entertainment stage. The Roadhouse serves Texas-inspired food including smoked brisket\, country-fried chicken and pulled pork\, along with cocktails\, whiskey and a selection of craft beer. \nGuests attending Miller’s shows can arrive early for dinner before moving into the comedy club. The venue requires a $10-per-person food and beverage minimum inside the Comedy Club\, although Comix calculates the requirement across the total party. There is no corresponding minimum in the Roadhouse. \nThe entertainment continues on the Roadhouse stage before and after the comedy performances. \nThursday: Line Dancing\, T.J. Miller and Karaoke\nThursday offers the fullest night of scheduled entertainment. \nLine dancing begins at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by Miller’s preview show at 8 p.m. Karaoke begins on the separate Roadhouse stage at 9:15 p.m. \nThat setup allows guests to make an entire evening out of the visit rather than simply arriving for the stand-up set and leaving afterward. \nLive Music After the Weekend Shows\nFriday and Saturday nights shift from karaoke to live music beginning at 9:15 p.m. \nFriday’s scheduled performer is New England country singer-songwriter Maddi Ryan\, who has built a regional following through a mix of contemporary country\, candid songwriting and an energetic live show. Ryan has twice received New England Music Awards nominations for Country Act of the Year and has shared stages with performers including The Cadillac Three and Morgan Myles. \nSaturday’s performers are Red Light which is a five-piece Eastern Connecticut party-rock band known for high-energy shows spanning modern and classic rock\, country rock and pop. The veteran group features multiple lead vocalists\, four-part harmonies and dual guitars\, and has earned numerous regional Readers’ Choice honors\, including multiple Best Band awards from Norwich Magazine and The Day. \nThere is no cover charge for the late-night Roadhouse music\, although the venue becomes 21+ after 10 p.m. \nFriday\, Aug. 21: Maddi Ryan\, 9:15 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22: Red Light\, 9:15 p.m. \nBecause these late-night schedules can change\, guests planning around a particular band should check the Roadhouse schedule before heading out. \nEvent Details\nT.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse \nThursday\, August 20: 8 p.m. preview show\nFriday\, August 21: 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, August 22: 6 and 8 p.m. \nTickets: $25–$65 \nLocation: Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun\nAddress: 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT 06382\nPhone: 860-862-7000 \nComix is located next to the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office. The Roadhouse opens at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. \nMore information about T.J. Miller’s performances\, dinner reservations and the weekend entertainment schedule is available at the event website below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/t-j-miller-at-comix-roadhouse/2026-08-22/2/
LOCATION:COMIX Roadhouse\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Dance Saturday at THE MISFIT CLUB
DESCRIPTION:Dance Saturday at THE MISFIT CLUB brings late-night dance energy to downtown Mystic every Saturday with DJs\, theme nights\, and a growing nightlife crowd looking for something a little louder after dinner hours wind down around town. Doors open early in the evening before the dance floor fully shifts into party mode at 7:30 p.m.\, with modern dance music and big-city club energy taking over the space for the rest of the night. \nWhile Mystic is often associated with quieter waterfront evenings and laid-back coastal bars\, spots like THE MISFIT CLUB are helping carve out a younger nightlife scene built around DJs\, dancing\, themed parties\, and late-night social crowds. The venue leans into a more playful and high-energy atmosphere than many traditional shoreline spots\, with rotating themes like “Pink Underground” adding an extra layer of unpredictability from week to week. \nFor anyone looking to trade vineyard sunsets and seafood dinners for flashing lights\, dance music\, and a packed floor later in the evening\, Dance Saturday offers one of the more nightlife-focused experiences happening around southeastern Connecticut right now. Organizers encourage guests to follow the club’s Instagram page for updates on upcoming themes\, music\, and special event nights. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dance-saturday-at-the-misfit-club/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:The Misfit Club\, 12 Water St APT 12\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Misfit Club
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SUMMARY:Sarah Hanahan Quartet at The Side Door Jazz Club
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Hanahan Quartet at The Side Door Jazz Club brings one of the most acclaimed young alto saxophonists in jazz to Old Lyme on Saturday\, August 22\, for an intimate performance inside the historic Old Lyme Inn. \nThe concert begins at 8 p.m.\, with doors opening at 7:15 p.m. Hanahan will be joined by pianist Caelan Cardello\, bassist Matt Dwonszyk and drummer Samuel Bolduc for an evening of modern jazz led by a musician DownBeat has named its No. 1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist for two consecutive years. \nFrom Connecticut’s Hartt School to Juilliard\nHanahan’s path to the national jazz scene has strong Connecticut roots. \nRaised in Marlborough\, Massachusetts\, she began playing alto saxophone at age eight. Her father was a drummer\, and his love of music provided an early introduction to the jazz that would eventually become her career. \nHanahan came to Connecticut to attend the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School\, a program founded by legendary alto saxophonist Jackie McLean. \nThere\, she studied with musicians including Abraham Burton\, Rene McLean\, Nat Reeves and Javon Jackson. She continued her education in New York\, earning a master’s degree from The Juilliard School. \nThat combination placed Hanahan in two important jazz traditions: the hard-bop lineage associated with McLean and Hartford\, and the intensely competitive New York jazz scene where she has since established herself as a working musician. \nA Rapid Rise Through the Jazz World\nHanahan has accumulated an impressive list of collaborators while still relatively early in her career. \nShe has performed or worked with musicians including Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Billy Hart\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Nat Reeves\, Steve Davis and Marc Cary. She has also performed with the Grammy-winning Mingus Big Band and Sherrie Maricle’s DIVA Jazz Orchestra. \nNew York audiences can regularly find her at clubs including Birdland\, Smalls Jazz Club\, Dizzy’s Club and Smoke Jazz Club. \nNPR also selected Hanahan for the inaugural class of its Jazz Night in America Youngbloods\, a project hosted by bassist Christian McBride highlighting emerging jazz musicians. \nBut one of the biggest steps forward came with her first album. \nAmong Giants\nHanahan released her debut album\, Among Giants\, in 2024. \nThe title proved appropriate. Rather than surrounding herself entirely with musicians from her own generation\, Hanahan recorded with veteran pianist Marc Cary\, longtime Hartford bassist and educator Nat Reeves and celebrated drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. \nThe album received a five-star review from DownBeat and was selected as one of the magazine’s top albums of 2024. \nIn 2025\, DownBeat readers named Hanahan the No. 1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist\, recognition she has now earned in consecutive years. \nHer playing combines the force and improvisational freedom of the jazz tradition she studied in Hartford with a lyrical quality and an energetic stage presence. The result is music that respects where jazz came from without sounding like an attempt to preserve it behind glass. \nThe Quartet Coming to Old Lyme\nFor the Side Door performance\, Hanahan leads a four-piece group: \nSarah Hanahan — Alto Saxophone\nCaelan Cardello — Piano\nMatt Dwonszyk — Bass\nSamuel Bolduc — Drums \nThere are Connecticut connections within the quartet beyond Hanahan’s years at Hartt. \nBassist Matt Dwonszyk is himself a product of the Jackie McLean Institute and has become a significant presence in Connecticut and New York jazz. He has performed with artists including Harold Mabern\, Larry Willis and Steve Davis while also leading his own groups. \nPianist Caelan Cardello represents another generation of emerging jazz musicians. The New Jersey pianist has already performed at major New York jazz venues and developed a reputation as both a bandleader and sideman. \nTogether\, the quartet format leaves plenty of room for interaction. With only saxophone\, piano\, bass and drums\, each musician has space to respond to the others as arrangements move between composed passages and improvisation. \nJazz in a Room Built for Listening\nThe setting is part of what makes this performance different from seeing the same quartet in a large theater. \nThe Side Door Jazz Club is a dedicated jazz listening room located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn at 85 Lyme Street. Rather than functioning as a general-purpose venue that occasionally books jazz\, The Side Door was created specifically around the experience of hearing the music in a small room. \nThat matters with a quartet like Hanahan’s. Jazz is conversational music. A drummer changes direction\, the bassist catches it\, the pianist leaves an opening and the saxophone answers. In a room this size\, the audience can watch those exchanges happen only feet away. \nSince opening in 2013\, The Side Door has attracted nationally and internationally recognized jazz musicians while establishing Old Lyme as an unlikely stop on the touring jazz circuit. \nDinner Before the Show\nGuests can turn the concert into a full evening by dining at the Old Lyme Inn before the performance. \nTicket holders who have dinner at the inn before the show receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nBecause the concert uses reserved seating\, guests don’t need to race for a preferred spot when the doors open. Free parking is also available at the venue. \nThe performance is open to all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Sarah Hanahan Quartet\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nDoors: 7:15 p.m.\nShow: 8–10 p.m.\nLocation: The Side Door Jazz Club at Old Lyme Inn\nAddress: 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT 06371\nSeating: Reserved\nAges: All ages\nParking: Free \nTickets are non-refundable. Guests dining at the Old Lyme Inn before the performance receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nMore information is available at the Event Website listed below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/sarah-hanahan-quartet-at-the-side-door-jazz-club/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Parlando Presents: American Aristocracy
DESCRIPTION:sParlando Presents: American Aristocracy brings a piece of Westerly’s own movie history back to the screen Saturday\, August 22\, as the 1916 silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks is accompanied by a live chamber orchestra at the UNITED Theatre. \nThe 7:30 p.m. performance pairs a rare screening of American Aristocracy with a newly created orchestral score performed by Parlando\, a New York-based chamber orchestra founded and conducted by Ian Niederhoffer. \nWhat makes the evening especially unusual is its local connection. More than a century before Westerly became home to a restored movie theater and arts center\, Fairbanks and a film crew were using Westerly and Watch Hill themselves as movie locations. \nA Silent Movie Made in Westerly and Watch Hill\nReleased in 1916\, American Aristocracy stars Fairbanks as Cassius Lee\, an amateur entomologist who becomes entangled in romance\, mistaken identities and an international gunrunning scheme. \nFairbanks was already emerging as one of the biggest personalities of the silent-film era. He would later become famous for swashbuckling pictures including The Mark of Zorro\, Robin Hood and The Thief of Bagdad\, and would become one of the founders of United Artists alongside Mary Pickford\, Charlie Chaplin and D.W. Griffith. \nBut American Aristocracy has another distinction for local audiences: portions were filmed in Westerly and Watch Hill. \nThe connection wasn’t accidental. Contemporary reporting cited by Parlando notes that Fairbanks was staying in Watch Hill with his in-laws when the film was made. When the finished movie reached Westerly later in 1916\, it was advertised for a local showing at the Bliven Opera House. \nMore than a century later\, audiences can watch those images of the area on a movie screen only a short distance from where some of them were captured. \nA New Score Performed Live\nSilent films were never intended to be truly silent. \nDuring the era\, movies were commonly accompanied by live music ranging from a single pianist or organist to larger ensembles. The music supplied emotion\, tension and momentum that modern audiences now expect to hear as part of a film soundtrack. \nParlando is recreating that experience with a score specifically assembled for American Aristocracy. \nRather than placing contemporary music underneath the 1916 images\, the orchestra’s score is constructed entirely from works by New England composers who were active around the time the movie was made. \nThe result connects the film not only to the place where it was shot\, but to the musical world surrounding New England during the same period. \nAbout Parlando\nFounded in 2019 by conductor Ian Niederhoffer\, Parlando approaches classical concerts through storytelling. \nInstead of simply presenting a sequence of compositions\, the New York chamber orchestra builds programs around a central idea and provides audiences with historical and musical context for what they’re about to hear. \nIts programs frequently combine familiar works with music by lesser-known or underrepresented composers\, connecting them through a larger narrative rather than presenting unusual pieces simply as curiosities. \nThat philosophy makes American Aristocracy a particularly natural project for the ensemble. Here\, the story surrounding the music is literally playing on the screen while the orchestra performs. \nParlando has established a growing presence on New York’s classical music scene and performs regularly at venues including Merkin Hall. The ensemble has also released its debut album\, Censored Anthems\, examining music and cultural resilience under Soviet censorship. \nAn Encore for Westerly\nThere’s another wrinkle to the August 22 performance: this isn’t the first time Parlando has brought the project to Westerly. \nThe orchestra presented American Aristocracy at the UNITED in August 2025. The local connection proved strong enough for the production to return almost exactly one year later. \nThat makes the 2026 performance something of an encore\, giving audiences another opportunity to experience a movie made locally 110 years ago with live orchestral accompaniment. \nInside the UNITED Theatre\nThe setting adds another layer of local history. \nThe UNITED originally opened in downtown Westerly in 1926\, a decade after American Aristocracy was released. After decades as a movie theater\, it eventually closed before undergoing an extensive restoration and reopening in 2021 as a nonprofit regional arts center. \nToday\, the complex combines cinemas with live-performance spaces\, a gallery and arts education programming. \nAmerican Aristocracy will be presented in the UNITED Black Box Auditorium as a fully seated performance with tiered seating. \nSo the evening brings together several generations of Westerly entertainment history: a movie filmed locally in 1916\, presented inside a theater whose own history dates to 1926\, accompanied by a 21st-century orchestra using music rooted in the film’s own era. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Parlando Presents: American Aristocracy\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 p.m.\nLocation: UNITED Black Box Auditorium\nVenue: The UNITED Theatre\nAddress: 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891\nTickets: $40–$50 \nTickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.h
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/parlando-presents-american-aristocracy/
LOCATION:United Theatre\, 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Theater
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SUMMARY:Naked Canvas 2026: Cosplay
DESCRIPTION:Naked Canvas 2026: Cosplay turns the human body into a living canvas Saturday\, August 22\, as artists and models compete during a three-hour live bodypainting competition at Hygienic Art Park in downtown New London. \nGates open at 7 p.m.\, with the competition running from 8 to 11 p.m. The evening combines competitive body art with cosplay\, aerial performances\, live entertainment\, music\, vendors and an outdoor bar. \nThis year’s theme is Cosplay\, giving participating artists a starting point drawn from fantasy\, comics\, games\, movies and other corners of pop culture while leaving the final interpretation to their imagination. \nArt Created in Front of the Audience\nUnlike an exhibition where visitors arrive to see finished work hanging on a wall\, Naked Canvas lets the audience watch the artwork take shape. \nArtists work directly on their models during the competition\, gradually transforming the body through paint\, design and costume elements. What begins as bare skin becomes part of a character and a complete piece of temporary art. \nThe live format also makes time part of the challenge. Artists aren’t simply judged on an idea developed privately in a studio. They’re creating while an audience watches and a clock is running. \nAt the end of the competition\, the finished creations become part art exhibition\, part costume and part live performance. \nThe stakes aren’t insignificant\, either. First place comes with a $1\,000 prize. \nCosplay Takes Over Naked Canvas\nThe 2026 theme opens the competition to particularly theatrical interpretations. \nCosplay traditionally involves transforming into characters through costumes\, makeup\, props and performance. Bodypainting gives artists another way to accomplish that transformation\, using the model’s body itself as part of the design. \nThat could mean recognizable influences or completely original characters. The organizers haven’t announced what individual competitors plan to create\, leaving the transformations themselves as part of the night’s surprise. \nMore Than a Bodypainting Competition\nNaked Canvas is being presented as a full evening of performance rather than simply three hours of artists painting. \nDJ E@ZY provides the night’s music\, while aerialists Dani\, Bobbi Lee and Jessa bring another visual performance element to the Art Park. \nThe entertainment lineup also includes Kela Nore and Big Hookz\, with Cool Ray and Mike Mitch serving as guest hosts. \nVendors will be set up around the venue\, and an outdoor bar will be available during the event. \nThe combination is designed to keep things happening around the competition while the artists work\, turning what could have been a behind-the-scenes creative process into a public performance. \nInside Hygienic Art Park\nThere’s probably no more natural New London setting for something called Naked Canvas than Hygienic Art. \nThe nonprofit arts organization has been part of the city’s cultural landscape for decades\, growing from the independent Hygienic Art Exhibition into a year-round arts organization with galleries\, artist studios\, performances and community programming. \nIts name comes from New London’s former Hygienic Restaurant\, where artists organized the first exhibition in 1979. The annual show was intentionally open and democratic\, allowing artists to display work without the traditional juried selection process. \nHygienic later acquired its historic Bank Street building and developed the adjacent Hygienic Art Park\, creating an outdoor performance space in the heart of downtown New London. \nThe park now hosts concerts\, festivals\, theater\, community gatherings and experimental arts events throughout the warmer months. \nThat history of making art accessible outside a conventional gallery fits particularly well with Naked Canvas. Here\, there isn’t even a traditional canvas. \nAn Evening of Art in Downtown New London\nHygienic Art Park sits at 79 Bank Street\, placing the event within walking distance of downtown restaurants\, bars and the New London waterfront. \nWith gates opening an hour before the competition\, attendees have time to enter\, explore the vendors and settle in before the bodypainting begins at 8 p.m. \nThe finished pieces won’t last forever. Bodypainting is temporary by its nature\, which is part of what makes watching the creative process important. By the end of the evening\, audiences will have seen the artwork move from an idea through its creation to the finished character in a matter of hours. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Naked Canvas 2026: Cosplay\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nGates Open: 7 p.m.\nCompetition: 8–11 p.m.\nLocation: Hygienic Art Park\nAddress: 79 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320\nFirst Prize: $1\,000 \nThe evening features live bodypainting\, cosplay\, aerialists\, music\, additional live entertainment\, vendors and an outdoor bar. \nNaked Canvas 2026 is sponsored by Friction Media Group and State Representative Anthony Nolan. \nMore information is available at the Event Website listed below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/naked-canvas-2026-cosplay/
LOCATION:Hygenic Art\, 79 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hygenic Art Park
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SUMMARY:T.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse
DESCRIPTION:T.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse brings the comedian\, actor and voice performer to Mohegan Sun for three nights of unpredictable stand-up Thursday through Saturday\, August 20–22. \nMiller is scheduled for an 8 p.m. preview performance Thursday\, an 8 p.m. show Friday and two Saturday performances at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets currently range from $25 to $65. \nKnown for an intentionally loose\, improvisational style that can send a performance in unexpected directions\, Miller arrives with a résumé that stretches from stand-up comedy to some of the biggest television and movie comedies of the past two decades. \nFrom Silicon Valley to Deadpool\nMiller became particularly recognizable to television audiences as Erlich Bachman on HBO’s Silicon Valley\, a performance that earned him a Critics’ Choice Television Award. \nMovie audiences know him as Weasel opposite Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool and Deadpool 2\, while his other screen appearances include Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One. \nHis distinctive voice has also turned up in several major animated films. Miller voiced Fred in Disney’s Big Hero 6\, Tuffnut in the How to Train Your Dragon films and Gene in The Emoji Movie. \nStand-up\, however\, remains a major part of Miller’s career. His specials include HBO’s Meticulously Ridiculous\, Comedy Central’s No Real Reason and the more recent Dear Jonah. \nRather than delivering a tightly identical performance from city to city\, Miller incorporates improvisation and absurdist storytelling into his shows\, making spontaneity part of the appeal. \nFour Shows Over Three Nights\nComix Roadhouse has scheduled four opportunities to see Miller during his Mohegan Sun visit. \nThursday\, Aug. 20: 8 p.m.\nFriday\, Aug. 21: 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. \nThursday is designated as a preview show with special pricing\, providing a lower-cost way to catch the headliner before the weekend performances. \nThe comedy club also offers assistive listening devices through its front desk. \nMake a Night of It at Comix Roadhouse\nOne reason this event is worth presenting as more than a single comedy performance is the unusual setup at \nLocated inside Mohegan Sun\, Comix combines a dedicated comedy club with a separate Roadhouse restaurant\, bar and entertainment stage. The Roadhouse serves Texas-inspired food including smoked brisket\, country-fried chicken and pulled pork\, along with cocktails\, whiskey and a selection of craft beer. \nGuests attending Miller’s shows can arrive early for dinner before moving into the comedy club. The venue requires a $10-per-person food and beverage minimum inside the Comedy Club\, although Comix calculates the requirement across the total party. There is no corresponding minimum in the Roadhouse. \nThe entertainment continues on the Roadhouse stage before and after the comedy performances. \nThursday: Line Dancing\, T.J. Miller and Karaoke\nThursday offers the fullest night of scheduled entertainment. \nLine dancing begins at 6:30 p.m.\, followed by Miller’s preview show at 8 p.m. Karaoke begins on the separate Roadhouse stage at 9:15 p.m. \nThat setup allows guests to make an entire evening out of the visit rather than simply arriving for the stand-up set and leaving afterward. \nLive Music After the Weekend Shows\nFriday and Saturday nights shift from karaoke to live music beginning at 9:15 p.m. \nFriday’s scheduled performer is New England country singer-songwriter Maddi Ryan\, who has built a regional following through a mix of contemporary country\, candid songwriting and an energetic live show. Ryan has twice received New England Music Awards nominations for Country Act of the Year and has shared stages with performers including The Cadillac Three and Morgan Myles. \nSaturday’s performers are Red Light which is a five-piece Eastern Connecticut party-rock band known for high-energy shows spanning modern and classic rock\, country rock and pop. The veteran group features multiple lead vocalists\, four-part harmonies and dual guitars\, and has earned numerous regional Readers’ Choice honors\, including multiple Best Band awards from Norwich Magazine and The Day. \nThere is no cover charge for the late-night Roadhouse music\, although the venue becomes 21+ after 10 p.m. \nFriday\, Aug. 21: Maddi Ryan\, 9:15 p.m.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22: Red Light\, 9:15 p.m. \nBecause these late-night schedules can change\, guests planning around a particular band should check the Roadhouse schedule before heading out. \nEvent Details\nT.J. Miller at Comix Roadhouse \nThursday\, August 20: 8 p.m. preview show\nFriday\, August 21: 8 p.m.\nSaturday\, August 22: 6 and 8 p.m. \nTickets: $25–$65 \nLocation: Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun\nAddress: 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard\, Uncasville\, CT 06382\nPhone: 860-862-7000 \nComix is located next to the Mohegan Sun Arena Box Office. The Roadhouse opens at 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. \nMore information about T.J. Miller’s performances\, dinner reservations and the weekend entertainment schedule is available at the event website below. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/t-j-miller-at-comix-roadhouse/2026-08-22/1/
LOCATION:COMIX Roadhouse\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Nature Night Out at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Nature Night Out gives kids ages 6 to 12 an evening of outdoor exploration\, hands-on activities\, and nature-themed fun at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. While parents enjoy a few hours to themselves\, participants spend the evening discovering the natural world through games\, wildlife encounters\, and guided adventures led by nature center staff. \nEach session combines education and entertainment\, allowing children to explore trails\, meet live animals\, and participate in activities designed to spark curiosity about nature. As the sun begins to set\, participants head out on an evening hike before gathering around the fire for pizza and s’mores\, creating a memorable outdoor experience with new friends. \nNature Night Out is perfect for children who love animals\, exploring outdoors\, and getting a little muddy while learning. With a mix of recreation\, discovery\, and campfire fun\, the program offers a unique way for young adventurers to spend a summer evening. \n2026 Session Schedule\nJune 20 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nRegistration \nJuly 18 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nRegistration \nAugust 22 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nRegistration \n\nAdditional Details\n\nLocation: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC)\nAges: 6-12 years\nTime: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\nIncludes outdoor games and hands-on nature activities\nLive animal encounters\nEvening hike\nPizza and s’mores around the campfire\nParticipants should dress for the weather\nBring a flashlight\nPre-registration is required\nMember Rate: $34 per child\nNon-Member Rate: $40 per child\nMeets at DPNC for all sessions
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nature-night-out-at-the-denison-pequotsepos-nature-center-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\, 109 Pequotsepos Road\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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SUMMARY:From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar at Ocean House
DESCRIPTION:From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar invites wine lovers to look beyond famous labels and familiar regions during a guided tasting at Ocean House in Watch Hill on Saturday\, August 22. \nBeginning at 3:30 p.m. in the resort’s Center for Wine & Culinary Arts\, the $95 tasting turns the spotlight toward bottles that can be easy to overlook: lesser-known producers\, wines from unexpected regions and selections that Ocean House’s sommelier team believes are drinking particularly well right now. \nIt’s less about chasing prestigious labels and more about one of the pleasures that keeps wine interesting in the first place: finding something you didn’t know you were looking for. \nFinding the Bottles Hiding in Plain Sight\nA large wine cellar inevitably develops its sleepers. \nSome bottles arrive from regions that don’t have the name recognition of Bordeaux\, Burgundy or Napa. Others come from smaller producers\, or simply get overshadowed by more familiar selections on a wine list. \nFor this edition of Ocean House’s From Vine to Wine series\, the sommelier team has gone into the cellar specifically looking for those wines. \nEach selection has been chosen because there’s something worth discovering in the bottle now\, whether that’s its quality\, its value or the way it has developed with time. The tasting is intended to introduce guests to wines they might otherwise pass over when choosing from a restaurant list or browsing a wine shop. \nThe actual bottles aren’t being announced in advance\, which is part of the point. Guests arrive without a list of celebrated labels telling them what they’re supposed to like. \nA Tasting for the Curious\, Not Just Collectors\nDespite the cellar-focused premise\, this isn’t being presented as an event exclusively for experienced wine collectors. \nOcean House describes the tasting as relaxed and lighthearted\, with both collectors and curious wine drinkers welcome. The resort’s broader wine program similarly uses guided tastings to help guests explore different regions\, styles and approaches to winemaking with its sommeliers. \nThat makes Unexpected Treasures particularly approachable for someone who enjoys wine but wants to move beyond ordering the same varietals or regions every time. \nThere’s also something useful about tasting this way. A famous name can create expectations before the cork ever leaves the bottle. An unfamiliar producer or region forces the wine to make its own case. \nInside the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts\nThe tasting takes place in one of the more unusual spaces at Ocean House. \nThe Center for Wine & Culinary Arts serves as the resort’s home for cooking demonstrations\, culinary classes and wine education. Ocean House runs programming there throughout the year\, ranging from introductory tastings to more focused explorations of particular wine regions and styles. \nThe wine program is overseen by Matthew MacCartney\, whose background bridges both sides of the kitchen door. \nMacCartney is a chef by training and has worked at restaurants including Daniel\, Gramercy Tavern and Craft in New York\, Les Prés d’Eugénie in France and Cibrèo in Florence. He later co-owned Jamestown Fish in Rhode Island\, where the wine program received Wine Spectator’s Best Award of Excellence five times. \nToday\, he oversees the wine programs at Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn along with the wine experiences presented through the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts. He holds the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Level 4 Diploma in Wines and also serves as Wine Director for the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival. \nThat depth helps explain why Ocean House can build an entire tasting around bottles sitting quietly in its own cellar rather than simply assembling a lineup of recognizable names. \nPart of a Full Wine Program at Ocean House\nUnexpected Treasures is one installment in Ocean House’s continuing From Vine to Wine programming. \nOther 2026 tastings have explored questions of wine value and specific regions\, while the following Saturday’s class\, Uncovering Wines of Europe\, turns toward lesser-known European selections including Grüner Veltliner\, Etna Rosso\, Chinon\, Franciacorta and Mencía. \nOcean House also offers shorter Sippin’ with the Somms sessions as part of its regular resort programming. On August 22\, a Seasonal Wines session is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.\, followed by Unexpected Treasures at 3:30 p.m. \nEvent Details\nEvent: From Vine to Wine: Unexpected Treasures from the Cellar\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 3:30 p.m.\nPrice: $95 per guest\, plus tax and service charge\nLocation: Center for Wine & Culinary Arts at Ocean House\nAddress: 1 Bluff Avenue\, Watch Hill\, RI 02891 \nTickets are non-refundable. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/from-vine-to-wine-unexpected-treasures-from-the-cellar-at-ocean-house/
LOCATION:Ocean House\, 1 Bluff Ave\, Watch Hill\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ocean House
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SUMMARY:Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series continues throughout the summer with free afternoon concerts featuring local musicians\, food vendors\, and handcrafted wines in the scenic surroundings of North Stonington. Guests are invited to spend Saturday afternoons enjoying live performances while overlooking the vineyards and relaxing at one of Connecticut’s most picturesque wineries. \nSet among 50 acres of rolling farmland\, Kingdom of the Hawk blends contemporary architecture with the area’s agricultural heritage\, creating an inviting destination where great wine\, live music\, and beautiful scenery come together throughout the summer season. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series\nSchedule: Select Saturdays\nVenue: Kingdom of the Hawk Winery\nLocation: North Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Saturday Schedule\nSaturday\, July 25 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nShane Patrick and Casey Rivers\n\nSaturday\, August 1 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBen Freiert\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nSaturday\, August 8 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nJason Ingriselli\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nSaturday\, August 15 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBrad Bensko\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nSaturday\, August 22 – 2:30 p.m. \n\nDan Watson\nFood Vendor: Jayy’s\n\nAbout Kingdom of the Hawk\nKingdom of the Hawk was established on a former farm in North Stonington\, where its striking contemporary winery overlooks vineyards and preserved countryside. Together with Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, it represents a unique blend of modern design\, local history\, and exceptional winemaking. \nWhy Attend\n\nFree Saturday concerts\nLocal musicians\nFood vendors\nVineyard atmosphere\nAward-winning wines
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/kingdom-of-the-hawk-saturday-music-series/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingdom of the Hawk Winery
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Community Festival & Firemen's Muster Celebrates America's 250th in Pawcatuck
DESCRIPTION:The Community Festival & Firemen’s Muster brings one of New England’s oldest firefighting traditions to Pawcatuck on Saturday\, August 22\, as antique hand-pumped fire engines and their crews compete alongside an afternoon of food\, games\, and family activities celebrating America’s 250th birthday. \nHeld from noon to 4 p.m. at Harley P. Chase VFW Post 1265\, the festival gives visitors a chance to see something that has largely disappeared from everyday life: teams of competitors working antique fire engines by hand and attempting to send a stream of water farther than their rivals. \nAnd some of the machines coming to Pawcatuck are nearly 200 years old. \nThe event combines the New England States Veteran Firemen’s League muster with an old-fashioned community celebration featuring hamburgers\, hot dogs\, popcorn\, cotton candy\, food\, raffles\, games and activities for children. \nWhat Is a Firemen’s Muster?\nLong before diesel engines\, aerial ladders and modern pump trucks arrived at a fire\, communities depended on machines commonly known today as hand tubs. \nTeams of firefighters operated the pumps manually\, forcing water through a hose while crews worked together to maintain enough pressure to fight a fire. Eventually\, the equipment became the centerpiece of competitions between fire companies. \nThe basic idea is wonderfully simple: pump hard and throw water farther than everybody else. \nFiremen’s musters have been held in New England since at least the mid-19th century. Historical accounts trace one of the earliest organized competitions to Bath\, Maine\, on July 4\, 1849\, when crews competed to see which hand-pumped engine could throw the longest stream of water. \nThe competitions became serious enough that disagreements over rules eventually became a problem. \nIn November 1890\, representatives gathered at the Boston Veteran Fireman’s Association headquarters on Washington Street in Boston. Until then\, judges at individual musters could establish rules at the field\, creating confusion and disputes between competing organizations. \nThe meeting resulted in the creation of the New England States Veteran Firemen’s League\, establishing common rules while working to preserve what its founders described as the country’s oldest sport. \nThe league’s first championship followed in Lowell\, Massachusetts\, on September 23\, 1891. Seventeen engines competed\, with Volunteer No. 4 of Central Falls\, Rhode Island\, winning after throwing a stream 209 feet\, 1 inch. The competitions were originally held during the week because crews relied on trains to transport their engines. As motor vehicles became more common\, the championship moved to weekends. \nMore than 130 years later\, they’re still doing it. \nAntique Fire Engines Coming to Pawcatuck\nThe August 22 Pawcatuck muster is sanctioned by the New England States Veteran Firemen’s League\, with pumping scheduled to begin at noon at 160 South Broad Street. \nSeven antique engines are currently listed to compete\, representing communities from across New England. \nT.W. Lane — Mystic\, Connecticut\nBuilt by Button in 1883\, the hometown entry gives southeastern Connecticut someone to root for. T.W. Lane remains an active competitor: at a 2025 muster in Bath\, Maine\, it recorded a stream of 176 feet\, 10½ inches. \nUnion No. 1 — Southborough\, Massachusetts\nA Hunneman engine dating to 1867. \nHancock No. 128 — Ashburnham\, Massachusetts\nThe oldest scheduled competitor in Pawcatuck is a Hunneman engine built in 1828. Yes\, 1828. The machine predates the Civil War by more than three decades and is still being brought out for competition nearly two centuries after it was built. \nRescue — Bath\, Maine\nThis Howard & Davis machine dates to 1852 and comes from the Maine community with one of the country’s longest-running hand-tub traditions. \nTiger No. 1 — Newmarket\, New Hampshire\nBuilt by Leslie in 1852. \nProtection No. 1 — Newbury\, Massachusetts\nA Jeffers machine built in 1865. Protection No. 1 is also a formidable competitor. At the 2025 New England States Veteran Firemen’s League muster in Salisbury\, Massachusetts\, it threw water 217 feet\, 10¼ inches. \nQuansigamog — Bath\, Maine\nAnother survivor from the middle of the 19th century\, this Hunneman engine was built in 1853. \nThat means spectators won’t simply be looking at antique firefighting equipment sitting behind ropes. They’ll see machines built between 1828 and 1883 actually being operated in competition. \nHow the Competition Works\nThe objective remains remarkably close to what firefighters were doing generations ago. \nCrews work the engine’s pumping mechanism to build pressure and send water through the nozzle. The resulting stream is measured for distance\, with competitors divided into classes based on the size of the engine’s cylinders. \nAnd these old machines can move some serious water. \nModern league results routinely show streams traveling well beyond 150 feet\, while winning performances can break the 200-foot mark. At Salisbury’s 2025 competition\, Protection No. 1’s 217-foot-plus performance took first place in its class. \nPrize money is also on the line in Pawcatuck. The published 2026 scorecard lists prizes in both classes ranging from $200 for first place to $75 for sixth place. \nA Community Celebration of America’s 250th\nThe muster is the centerpiece\, but organizers are building an afternoon around it to mark the country’s semiquincentennial. \nFamilies can spend the afternoon watching the competition while enjoying hamburgers\, hot dogs\, popcorn\, cotton candy and other food\, along with raffles\, games and children’s activities. \nThe combination actually fits the history nicely. Musters weren’t created as quiet museum demonstrations. They developed as community gatherings and competitions\, complete with hometown pride and spectators watching local fire companies challenge crews from neighboring towns. \nPawcatuck is essentially bringing that atmosphere into 2026. \nThe Story Behind Harley P. Chase VFW Post 1265\nEven the location has a history worth knowing. \nHarley P. Chase Post 1265 was formally instituted in Pawcatuck on November 16\, 1924\, with 86 charter members. The ceremony at the Central Theater was preceded by a parade through Pawcatuck. The organization eventually moved to its current home at 160 South Broad Street in July 1973. \nThe post was named for Harley Philip Chase\, a Westerly native born December 11\, 1895. \nBefore the United States entered World War I\, Chase worked as a letter carrier at the Westerly Post Office. He entered military service in May 1918 and became a private first class with Company E of the 314th Infantry Regiment\, 79th Infantry Division. \nOnly four months later\, Chase was killed in action in France on September 26\, 1918\, at age 22. According to the history compiled by VFW Post 1265\, Chase was the first native-born Westerly resident killed during World War I. His name appears with a gold star on Westerly’s World War I memorial\, and he is buried at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly. \nMore than a century later\, the Pawcatuck VFW post bearing his name remains part of the community. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: Noon–4 p.m.\nMuster begins: Noon\nLocation: Harley P. Chase VFW Post 1265\nAddress: 160 South Broad Street\, Pawcatuck\, CT 06379 \nActivities: New England firemen’s muster\, antique hand-pumped fire engines\, children’s activities\, games and raffles \nFood: Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, popcorn\, cotton candy and more \nThe muster currently lists seven competing antique engines from Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire and Maine. Because the published scorecard is set up to record results on the day of competition\, the final standings and distances won’t be known until the pumping is complete. \nMore information about the firemen’s muster is available at the New England States Veteran Firemen’s League website. \nNew England States Veteran Firemen’s League \nMore information about Harley P. Chase VFW Post 1265 is available at the post’s website: \nHarley P. Chase VFW Post 1265 \n  \n  \n[ The featured image above is of a late-19th-century New England firemen’s muster\, when fire companies competed using the hand-operated equipment of the era. The tradition continues in Pawcatuck on August 22.] \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/community-festival-firemens-muster-celebrates-americas-250th-in-pawcatuck/
LOCATION:Harley P Chase VFW Post 1265 Pawcatuck\, 162 South Broad Street\, Pawcatuck\, 06379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Harley P Chase VFW Post 1265 Pawcatuck
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SUMMARY:Teen Café: Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:Teen Café: Summer Edition offers teens a welcoming place to relax\, recharge\, and connect with friends during the summer. Held daily in the Teen Space\, the casual drop-in program provides a comfortable environment where teens can enjoy refreshments\, conversation\, and a break from the summer heat. \nWhether stopping by for lunch\, a quick snack\, or simply to spend time with friends\, Teen Café creates a laid-back atmosphere designed just for teens. With friendly conversations and a dedicated gathering space\, it’s an easy way to meet new people\, catch up with familiar faces\, or unwind between summer activities. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Teen Café: Summer Edition\nSchedule: Daily\nDate Featured: Thursday\, July 9\, 2026\nTime: Noon-2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Teen Space\n\nWhat’s Included\nTeens can enjoy: \n\nCold drinks\nLight lunch\nTasty snacks\nFriendly conversation\nA welcoming space to relax and socialize\n\nWho Can Attend\nTeen Café is designed for teens looking for a fun\, informal place to spend part of their summer day. \n  \nContact:\n\nLynn Dougan401 596-2877 x301 \n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/teen-cafe-summer-edition/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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SUMMARY:Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour offers a relaxing\, all-inclusive way to explore the Connecticut Wine Trail without worrying about driving\, reservations\, or planning the day’s itinerary. Operating Thursday through Sunday during the summer\, Friday through Sunday in the fall\, and Saturday through Sunday during the winter\, the guided experience departs from Mystic and visits three carefully selected vineyards across southeastern Connecticut. \nGuests travel in a comfortable 15-passenger van to scenic wineries in communities including Stonington\, North Stonington\, Preston\, and Ledyard. Each stop allows about an hour to enjoy the vineyard\, sample local wines or other beverages\, and take in Connecticut’s picturesque wine country. Every tour includes lunch from Sift Bake Shop\, one beverage at each winery\, bottled water\, and snacks\, creating a stress-free day designed for both visitors and local wine enthusiasts. \nBecause winery availability changes throughout the season\, destinations vary from tour to tour\, giving returning guests the opportunity to experience different vineyards throughout the year. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique day trip\, Middle of the Vines handles the transportation and planning so guests can relax and enjoy the journey. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour\nSchedule:\n\nSummer: Thursday-Sunday\nFall: Friday-Sunday\nWinter: Saturday-Sunday\n\n\nTour Length: Approximately 5 hours\nDeparture: Mystic\, CT\nTransportation: Included**\nAge Requirement: 21+\nMeetup at Sift Bake Shop Mystic (see Venue at the bottom of the page)\n\nTour Highlights\nEach tour includes: \n\nGuided transportation aboard a 15-passenger van\nVisits to three Connecticut vineyards\nApproximately one hour at each winery\nScenic drives through southeastern Connecticut wine country\n\nTours may visit wineries in: \n\nStonington\nNorth Stonington\nPreston\nLedyard\n\nDestinations vary based on vineyard availability. \nWhat’s Included\nEvery ticket includes: \n\nRound-trip transportation\nVisits to three vineyards\nLunch from Sift Bake Shop\nOne beverage at each winery (wine\, beer\, cider\, or another available option)\nBottled water\nSnacks\n\nA Zero Proof ticket is also available for guests who prefer non-alcoholic beverages. \nReservations\nAdvance reservations are required. \nBecause lunch is prepared fresh by Sift Bake Shop\, bookings close at 6:00 p.m. the day before each tour. \nThe online booking system displays real-time availability\, allowing guests to see how many seats remain on each tour. \nTickets\nTickets are $165 per person. \nTo check availability and reserve your seat\, click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n** You must provide your own transportation home. Have a designated driver or use Uber/Lyft. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/middle-of-the-vines-vineyard-tour/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Sift Bake Shop Mystic\, 5 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sift Bake Shop Mystic
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SUMMARY:Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut\, tracing how fabrics\, fashion\, and craftsmanship have shaped the region from the precolonial era through the present day. On view from June 26 through October 11\, 2026\, the exhibition brings together historic artifacts and contemporary works to examine how textiles reflect labor\, immigration\, cultural identity\, and changing ideas of luxury. \nInspired by southeastern Connecticut’s once-thriving velvet industry\, the exhibition features a collaboration between Mystic Museum of Art\, Historic Stonington\, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, Mystic Seaport Museum\, and the Connecticut Region of the Studio Art Quilt Associates. Visitors will encounter an extensive collection of beadwork\, embroidery\, quilts\, velvet\, fashion\, and textile art drawn from partner institutions and the museum’s own collection. \nThe exhibition also highlights contemporary fashion designers with Connecticut connections\, including Xarea Lockhart\, Toriana Sauro\, Christian Siriano\, and Peter Som. Their work connects the region’s textile heritage with modern fashion\, demonstrating how clothing and material culture continue to influence art\, identity\, and design. Throughout the exhibition\, the museum will present lectures\, artist conversations\, and hands-on workshops that further explore these themes. \nExhibition Details\n\nExhibition: Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways\nVenue: Mystic Museum of Art\nDates: June 26-October 11\, 2026\nLocation: Mystic\, CT\n\nExhibition Highlights\nVisitors will experience: \n\ns\nWorks from Mystic Museum of Art’s permanent collection\nLoans from regional museums and organizations\n\nFeatured Partners\nThe exhibition includes contributions from: \n\nHistoric Stonington\nMashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\nMystic Seaport Museum\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Connecticut Region\n\nFeatured Designers\nThe exhibition showcases work by designers with Connecticut ties\, including: \n\nXarea Lockhart\nToriana Sauro\nChristian Siriano\nPeter Som\n\nAdmission\n\nGeneral Admission: $12\nNew London County residents: $10\nSeniors (65+): $10\nStudents with valid ID: $10\nFree:\n\nMystic Museum of Art members\nYouth ages 17 and under\nMilitary personnel and veterans\n\n\n\nExhibition Programs\nPublic programs are held on select Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. \nTuesday\, July 7\nMystic Mudlarking: The River and the Rossie Velvet Mill \n\nGuest speaker: Mary Hendrickson\n\nTuesday\, July 21\nImmigration and Industry \n\nGuest speaker: Chelsea Mitchell\, Library Director & Collections Manager\, Historic Stonington\n\nTuesday\, September 1\nConversation with Alana Ryder and Emerging Designers \nFeaturing: \n\nAlana Ryder\nXarea Lockhart\nToriana Sauro\n\nWorkshops\nAll workshops take place in KTJ Studios. \nSaturday\, September 19\nFrom Textile to Art: Felt Collage Workshop \nSaturday\, September 26\nIntroduction to Sewing Workshop \n\nFeatured designer: Toriana Sauro\n\nSaturday\, October 10\nRelief Printing on Silk Scarf Workshop \nWhy Visit\nLuxe CT examines how textiles have connected communities across centuries while reflecting the region’s history of manufacturing\, immigration\, craftsmanship\, and artistic innovation. By pairing historical artifacts with contemporary fashion and fiber art\, the exhibition offers visitors a deeper understanding of southeastern Connecticut’s cultural heritage and its continuing influence on today’s artists and designers. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/luxe-ct-velvet-mills-to-modern-runways-at-mystic-museum-of-art/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Museum of Art
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Pickle Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve got even a mild appreciation for pickles… this is where it goes full tilt. The Connecticut Pickle Festival leans all the way in\, turning a simple snack into a full-day experience that’s brinier\, crunchier\, and somehow bigger than you expect. Wander through the Pickle Patch and sample your way across flavors from all over the country… yes\, unlimited. If it’s pickled\, brined\, or packed with that bold dill kick\, it’s here. And somewhere in the middle of it all\, Pickle Pablo is making the rounds… dancing\, posing for photos\, and keeping the whole thing just a little unhinged in the best way while people sip pickle martinis and take the occasional pickle shot. \nThen there’s the food… and this is where things get a little ridiculous. Fried pickles? Of course. But also pickle pizza\, pickle fries\, pickle-topped ice cream\, pickle quesadillas\, and even pickle shaved ice. It’s that kind of lineup where you stop questioning it and just go with it. Mix in some classic carnival food and sweet treats\, and you’ve got options for whatever direction your appetite decides to go. All day\, live music keeps things moving with a mix of country\, pop\, and rock\, and when you’re not eating\, you’ll probably find yourself watching… or accidentally signing up for… the Pickle Eating Contest or the always chaotic Pickle Juice Challenge. \nAnd this year adds something new to the mix… the Pickle Hoedown. Think boots\, country beats\, line dancing\, and a crowd that’s fully committed to the bit\, with Pickle Pablo right in the middle of it. It’s loud\, it’s a little absurd\, and it works. For the 21+ crowd\, there’s a full lineup of pickle-inspired cocktails alongside your usual favorites\, so you can lean in as much or as little as you want. Show up hungry\, show up curious\, and just go with it… because this is one of those events that doesn’t really make sense until you’re there.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/connecticut-pickle-festival-2/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Waterford Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season\, bringing local food\, handmade goods\, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from June 20 through October 24. Shoppers can browse a rotating selection of vendors offering fresh produce\, baked goods\, meats\, honey\, flowers\, artisan crafts\, specialty foods\, and other locally made products. \nWhether you’re picking up ingredients for the week\, searching for unique gifts\, or simply enjoying a Saturday morning outing\, the market offers a chance to support local farmers\, makers\, and small businesses. New vendors and seasonal offerings appear throughout the season\, making each visit a little different from the last. \nEvent Details \nDates: Saturdays\, June 20 – October 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Waterford Community Center\, 24 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, CT \nVendors May Include: \n\nFresh fruits and vegetables\nLocal meats and seafood\nBaked goods and breads\nHoney and specialty foods\nFlowers and plants\nArtisan crafts and handmade goods\nLocal artists and makers\n\nAdmission: Free \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/waterford-farmers-market/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Waterford Community Center\, 24 Rope Ferry Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterford Community Center
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SUMMARY:Westerly Public Library Annual Community Art Exhibit Call for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Registration link is at the bottom of this page\, (“website”). \nWesterly Public Library Annual Community Art Exhibit Call for Submissions is inviting artists of all experience levels to showcase their work at the library. Submissions will be accepted from July 1 through August 22 for the library’s annual exhibition\, which celebrates a wide range of artistic styles and creative voices from the community. \nArtists working in any medium are encouraged to participate. The exhibit is open to creators of all ages and skill levels\, making it an opportunity for both emerging and experienced artists to display their work in a public gallery setting. Accepted pieces will be featured during the exhibition in September at the Hoxie Gallery. \nArtwork may be submitted by completing the online entry form or by picking up a printed entry form at the second-floor Reference Desk. Those with questions about the submission process can contact the library’s Community Services department for additional information. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Annual Community Art Exhibit Call for Submissions\nHost: Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\nSubmission Period: July 1 through August 22\nExhibit Dates: September 2 through October 10\nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5–7 p.m.\nReception Location: Hoxie Gallery\n\nEligibility\n\nAll artistic mediums accepted\nOpen to artists of all ages\nOpen to all experience levels\n\nHow to Submit\nArtists may submit their work by: \n\nCompleting the online entry form\nPicking up a printed entry form at the library’s second-floor Reference Desk\n\nOnline entry form: \n\ncommunity-art-exhibit-open-submissions\n\nContact Information\nFor questions or additional information: \n\nContact: Cassie\nEmail: cskobrak@westerlylibrary.org\nPhone: (401) 596-2877 ext. 306\n\nImportant Dates\n\nJuly 1: Submissions open\nAugust 22: Submission deadline\nSeptember 2: Opening reception\, 5–7 p.m.\nSeptember 2–October 10: Community Art Exhibit on display\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/westerly-public-library-annual-community-art-exhibit-call-for-submissions/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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SUMMARY:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
DESCRIPTION:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round begins its regular summer season on June 13\, welcoming families back to one of the most beloved and historic attractions along the Rhode Island shoreline. Located in the heart of Watch Hill\, the carousel has long been woven into the rhythm of summer in the seaside village\, with generations of visitors making a ride part of their annual trips to the coast. As shops\, beaches\, and restaurants fill with early summer crowds\, the opening of the Merry-Go-Round marks another sign that the season is fully underway in SW Rhode Island. \nBelieved to have been built in 1867 by Andrew Christian and the Charles W.F. Dare Co. of New York City\, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round is widely considered the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States. Local legend says a traveling carnival brought the carousel to Watch Hill in 1883 before abandoning it\, allowing the ride to become a permanent part of the village itself. Over the decades\, the carousel survived major storms\, including the devastating Hurricane of 1938\, while remaining one of the area’s most enduring landmarks. \nToday\, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round continues to deliver the same nostalgic charm that has drawn families to it for generations. The hand-carved horses\, historic structure\, and coastal surroundings create an experience that feels timeless against the backdrop of Watch Hill’s beaches and waterfront streets. For many visitors\, a ride on the carousel remains one of the defining traditions of summer along the Rhode Island coast. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/watch-hill-merry-go-round-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round\, 151-153 Bay St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
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